Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 5

Apple has released the fifth beta for macOS Golden Gate to developers, following two weeks after the fourth beta. Users can download the beta by accessing System Settings > General > Software Update and ensuring Beta Updates are enabled with a free developer account. The release brings several design enhancements, including improved Liquid Glass opacity for better readability, a slider to adjust transparency levels, and refined shadowing to indicate active windows.

Uniform toolbars, edge-to-edge sidebars, and less rounded corners characterize the updated apps. Siri has been upgraded to an AI-driven assistant, functioning as a chatbot within Spotlight, capable of answering questions about various topics and displaying past interactions. A dedicated Siri app allows users to engage in conversations and review prior exchanges, while Macs can assign Siri a custom voice with personalized pacing and expressiveness.

Visual Intelligence empowers Siri to comprehend content on the screen and generate text or provide writing feedback through the Write with Siri feature. The Photos app now includes AI-driven photo editing tools, Safari offers AI-driven tab organization, and the Passwords app facilitates automatic password updates via AI. Lastly, an enhanced Image Playground app enables the creation of photorealistic images. Additional details on the new features can be found in the comprehensive macOS Golden Gate roundup.